Mihaela Selescu
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Mihaela Selescu’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive technologies, and data-driven behavioral analysis, with a particular focus on supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her most notable contribution is the creation of the DREAM Dataset, a landmark resource that captures behavioral data from 61 children with ASD across over 3,000 therapy sessions and more than 300 hours of Robot Enhanced Therapy (RET). This dataset, which has garnered 57 citations, enables researchers to conduct large-scale, data-driven studies on how social robots can augment therapeutic interventions. By providing a rich, open-access repository of real-world interaction data, Selescu has empowered the field to move beyond small-scale studies toward more robust, reproducible findings. Her work is instrumental in bridging robotics, clinical psychology, and machine learning, offering a foundation for developing personalized, adaptive therapy systems. Selescu’s contributions are shaping the future of assistive robotics, making her a key figure in the quest to improve social and communication outcomes for children with ASD.
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